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- pronunciation:
lat
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verb |
| inflections: |
allots, allotting, allotted |
| definition 1: |
to set apart for a particular purpose; assign.
The teacher allotted an hour for the test.- synonyms:
- allow
- similar words:
- appoint, assign, designate, portion, reserve, separate
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| definition 2: |
to give out as portions.
The government allotted the land among the farmers.- synonyms:
- dispense, distribute, parcel out
- similar words:
- assign, deliver, divide, portion, ration, share
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| related words: |
administer, appropriate, charge, distribute, lay, leave, split |
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| derivations: |
allottable (adj.), allotter (n.) |
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